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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1969
Page
4
The Senate aims to quickly approve a administration bill repealing the ban on random selection of draftees. It would authorize Nixon to switch to a lottery system with call ups in the 19th year or after college deferment. Reform advocates seek uniform standards and end college deferments.
The FDA has not removed a single condemned drug from the market after two years of campaigning against ineffective drugs. Of about 1,700 brand name products deemed ineffective only 200 were ordered off the market and 175 remain on sale awaiting court outcomes. The editorial calls for faster action in and out of court.
William F Buckley Jr argues liberals failed to oppose the hard left behind the Mobilization. He cites SDS tactics in Chicago and the Chicago Six trial, questioning authority and the balance between protest rights and public order. He contrasts Goodell and McGovern with the moving force of mobilization and warns on political manipulation.
The article questions how to describe political maneuvers around anti communist rhetoric and mobilization. It discusses Agnew and Kleindienst criticisms, Washington decisions on protest routes, and liberals blamed for shaping the Mobilization amid broader social upheaval.
Mrs. Annie Phillips of 828 17th Ave thanks Middletown Hospital staff Dr. Gilbert Wagoner Dr. Louis Skimming Jr and Diamond National for kindness during her husband John Phillips illness and death at Middletown Hospital. Mimi the dog found a home at the Humane Association shelter after many called, with Ernest Weaver noting first come first served.
WASHINGTON Vice President Agnew draws attention for outspoken talks on policy, echoing Theodore Roosevelt who warned pacifists and reformers. The article notes Agnew’s criticism of commentators and networks, the White House stance, and praise from Senator Barry Goldwater.
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists daily Middletown Ohio subscriptions with in city rates per week and year by mail. It notes pricing for weekday and Sunday copies, motor route delivery, and both local and distant mailing areas, including international options.
Readers debate abortion laws citing scripture and innocence of the unborn, warn against repealing protections, and call for national unity in a moratorium. A second letter questions space program funding, urging redirected funds to cancer research and medical equipment.
Mrs John Leonard of Franklin argues 19 year olds should own property and debts before voting. She supported the 19 year old vote but notes husbands may oppose, urging ballot items include property ownership and tax responsibilities to justify suffrage.
A reader questions allocating funds for another moon trip this year, arguing such money should back cancer research and a potential virus vaccine breakthrough, citing near-term local and national health needs.
A letter defending the Franklin Wildcats about coverage in The Middletown Journal. Writers praise team spirit after a poor season and urge support ahead of a Jan 23 game against Monroe, noting shared struggles and determination despite losses.
The 176 square mile Ponape in the Caroline Islands forms part of Micronesia. Once under Spanish rule, Ponapa was sold to Germany in 1899 for about 4.5 million dollars. The text also notes that the Chinese developed rudimentary rockets in the 13th century.
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